There are currently an estimated 22,700 upholsterers in the United States. The upholsterer job market is expected to shrink by 1.8% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are upholsterers?
CareerExplorer rates upholsterers with a F employability rating, meaning this career should provide poor employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will lose -400 upholsterers.
What’s the supply of upholsterers?
The upholsterer industry is concentrated in North Carolina, Mississippi, California
Upholsterer job market by state
| State Name | Employed Upholsterers |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 4,050 |
| Mississippi | 2,410 |
| California | 1,640 |
| Florida | 1,530 |
| Indiana | 1,400 |
| Georgia | 780 |
| Texas | 710 |
| Michigan | 500 |
| New York | 480 |
| Tennessee | 460 |
| New Jersey | 410 |
| Ohio | 380 |
| Virginia | 340 |
| Pennsylvania | 280 |
| Kansas | 260 |
| Wisconsin | 260 |
| Illinois | 250 |
| Oregon | 250 |
| Nevada | 220 |
| Arkansas | 210 |
| Connecticut | 210 |
| Washington | 200 |
| Maryland | 200 |
| Idaho | 190 |
| Arizona | 180 |
| Colorado | 160 |
| Massachusetts | 150 |
| Oklahoma | 150 |
| South Carolina | 140 |
| Alabama | 120 |
| Nebraska | 110 |
| Utah | 90 |
| Kentucky | 80 |
| Louisiana | 80 |
| Iowa | 80 |
| Minnesota | 60 |
| Montana | 40 |
| Delaware | 40 |
| Rhode Island | 30 |
| Hawaii | 30 |